Question

What do you mean by (1)electron deficient (2)electron precise (3)electron rich compounds of hydrogen? Provide proper justification with suitable examples.

Answer 1

Dear student,

1. electron deficient compounds of Hydrogen : It is the type of hydride in which the no. of electrons present are less then the required no. of electrons. eg:- B2H6

2. electron precise compound of hydrogen: It is the type of hydride in which the no. of electrons present is equal to the no. of electron required. eg:- CH4

3. electron rich compounds of hydrogen : it is the type of hydride in which the no. of electrons present are more than the no. of electron required. eg:- NH3

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